Friday, May 28, 2010

HOLLYWOOD DIRT OVERFLOW (05-28-10)

ALICIA KEYS IS PREGNANT AND ENGAGED:

ALICIA KEYS is indeed pregnant. Reps for Alicia and her boyfriend, SWIZZ BEATZ, released a statement yesterday saying, quote, "[They] are expecting a baby and are engaged to be married in a private ceremony later this year." --Alicia and Swizz . . . whose real name is Kasseem Dean . . . have been together since the fall of 2008. --This will be Alicia's first marriage. Swizz just got out of HIS first marriage earlier this month . . . but he claims Alicia was not the cause of the breakup.

GARCELLE BEAUVAIS-NILON DOESN'T REGRET OUTING HER HUSBAND'S CHEATING IN AN E-MAIL TO HIS CO-WORKERS:

Last month, actress GARCELLE BEAUVAIS-NILON became the Norma Rae of jilted wives when she sent an e-mail to her husband's place of employment, outing him to his co-workers for having a five-year affair. --Now that Garcelle has had time to cool off and think about what she did, is she sorry??? Hell no. --She says, quote, "I was angry . . . and no, I don't regret it." --But she's not saying her marriage is over, either . . . quote, "I'm taking it one day at a time, and I'm learning how strong I am. I don't know [about a divorce] . . . I have kids, so I don't know." --Garcelle thinks she knows why so many guys seem to be cheating these days . . . quote, "I think now we're so into instant gratifiation. --"I think we're so accessible with the Twitter, the Facebook and everything that people are just becoming greedy."

GARY COLEMAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AT A UTAH HOSPITAL:

GARY COLEMAN is in critical condition at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. --Gary's brother-in-law says he suffered a head injury after a fall at his home, but nobody's confirming that. --A hospital spokeswoman would only say, quote, "I can confirm Mr. Coleman is a patient here at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. --"He's listed in critical condition. He was admitted Wednesday. We are not confirming what department he's in or any further details." --Gary . . . who's 42 . . . was hospitalized for seizures in both January and February.

SIMON MONJACK WAS LAID TO REST NEXT TO BRITTANY MURPHY:

SIMON MONJACK was laid to rest yesterday, at a Jewish ceremony in Los Angeles. About 75 friends and family attended. He was buried next to his wife BRITTANY MURPHY at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. --There's still no word on the cause of death. (--The 911 call made by Brittany's mother Sharon when she found Simon unresponsive in their home last Sunday has hit the Web. You can listen to it here . . .)http://tmz.vo.llnwd.net/o28/newsdesk/tmz_audio/052710_simon_monjack_911.mp3(--You'll notice that Sharon is initially nowhere near as hysterical as she was when she called 911 after she found Brittany in a similar condition. But she does start crying while attempting CPR.)

TIGER WOODS IS NOT ALLOWED TO DATE:

We heard recently that TIGER WOODS was making time with a blonde who looked a lot like ELIN NORDEGREN. --But that might not be the case . . . because "Us Weekly" says that Tiger's legal team has BANNED him from dating until the divorce is settled. --A so-called "source" says, quote, "Elin's building a character case [against Tiger]. Her team is watching his every move. She wants more money than Michael Jordan's ex got." (--Michael's ex, Juanita, reportedly got $168 million . . . the biggest celebrity divorce settlement of all time.)

SOME NEWS ANCHOR ON A FOX AFFILIATE THINKS BRET MICHAELS FAKED ALL HIS MEDICAL PROBLEMS:

Some people called BRET MICHAELS' appearance on the "American Idol" finale miraculous. But at least one guy is calling it BULLCRAP. --Yesterday, on Fox's New York City affiliate, some of the news anchors were talking about whether or not Bret's medical problems have been a HOAX. And one of them seemed to really believe it. (--Check out the video here . . .)http://www.redlasso.com/ClipPlayer.aspx?id=5b6f6579-0e56-4a8a-acd4-05186d8274a1

THE FINAL "HARRY POTTER" MOVIE WILL FINISH SHOOTING IN TWO WEEKS:

Believe it or not, the final "Harry Potter" movie finishes filming in TWO WEEKS. --And the young cast members who basically grew up together will be saying goodbye. --DANIEL RADCLIFFE is 20 years old now, but he was just 10 when he was chosen to play Harry. He says, quote, "I will be devastated [when it's over]. There is nothing I watch without it triggering a series of memories. --"Everything [about the films] is so linked to my life. At the same time, it is exciting. It is the end." --EMMA WATSON, who is about the same age as Daniel, adds, quote, "I feel like someone is dying. This kind of love and recognition is just incredible. It is also really emotional for me. I am proud." (--The final book in the "Harry Potter" series, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", was split into TWO movies. The first comes out this November, and the second hits theaters the following July.)

CHECK OUT RACHEL MCADAMS' BACKSIDE IN A NEW MOVIE TRAILER:

There's a trailer online for a new movie called "Morning Glory". It stars RACHEL MCADAMS, HARRISON FORD and DIANE KEATON. --It's about the chaos that erupts when McAdams takes a job as a producer at a sinking TV morning show, and coaxes a cranky news veteran . . . played by Ford . . . out of retirement to co-host it. --The movie comes out in November, and it looks like it could be pretty funny. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LObdGeU5lOw

EMMA ROBERTS HAS JOINED THE CAST OF "SCREAM 4":

EMMA ROBERTS . . . daughter of ERIC, niece of JULIA . . . has joined the cast of "Scream 4". Several sources are reporting that she'll be the STAR of the movie, playing the younger cousin of NEVE CAMPBELL'S character, Sidney Prescott. --Last week, we'd heard that "Twilight" minx ASHLEY GREENE was being lined up for that part. It's not clear if Emma is starring in place of Ashley, or if Ashley is simply playing a different part. --But we do know that Hayden Panettiere and Rory Culkin are definitely on board . . . along with veteran "Scream" stars Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette.

THE "AMERICAN IDOL" FINALE WAS *NOT* A SUCCESS IN THE RATINGS:

The ratings for Wednesday night's "American Idol" season finale weren't bad compared to everything else on TV . . . but they WERE bad compared to past "Idol" seasons. --An estimated 24.2 million people tuned in, which was the lowest turnout since Season One . . . when 22.8 million watched KELLY CLARKSON beat out JUSTIN GUARINI. (--And effectively END HIS CAREER.) --Last year, 28.8 million people watched ADAM LAMBERT lose out to KRIS ALLEN. (-

CRYSTAL BOWERSOX IS SINGLE . . . AS OF THREE DAYS AGO:

Apparently, CRYSTAL BOWERSOX wasn't the right choice for America . . . or her boyfriend back home in Ohio. --In a radio interview yesterday . . . (--with RYAN SEACREST) . . . Crystal revealed that she and her boyfriend, Tony, broke up just before the final performance show on Tuesday night. And it was mutual. --She said, quote, "[My boyfriend] Tony, he went home. He wasn't cool with the lifestyle. We're both logical, grown adults. He's a small town guy and it's fine. --"But I'm a small town girl but I want this. I want this more than anything . . . this career, this lifestyle. I didn't think he was up for it. He didn't think he was up for it." --KARA DIOGUARDI . . . who was also in on the interview . . . then chimed in with some wingman-type advice. She said, quote, "You have to do your music. It's not a choice for you. It's what makes you whole. --"If somebody can't hang with that . . . I'm sure he's a lovely guy but right now this is your dream." (--Crystal said she and Tony will remain close friends.)

WHY DAVID COOK AND ADAM LAMBERT WEREN'T AT THE FINALE:

If you were tracking the endless parade of guest stars and former "American Idol" contestants during the finale Wednesday night . . . you might have noticed a few key absences: DAVID COOK, CHRIS DAUGHTRY and ADAM LAMBERT. --Well, here's the scoop: David wasn't able to attend because he had already committed to a cancer charity event in his hometown of Kansas City. Daughtry was also in Kansas City, for an unrelated reason. He had a gig there that night. --And Adam says he wasn't asked to perform . . . however, he was invited to be in the audience. He turned it down though, because he's preparing for his summer tour. (--It kicks off next week.)

DID "AMERICAN IDOL" SNUB MUSICAL DIRECTOR RICKEY MINOR?

Like SIMON COWELL, "American Idol" musical director RICKEY MINOR won't be back next season. As you may recall, he was chosen to replace KEVIN EUBANKS as the leader of "The Tonight Show" band. (--His first day is June 7th.) --But UNLIKE Simon, Rickey's impending exit was ignored during Wednesday night's finale. TMZ is claiming that Rickey was ticked about it . . . and threw a fit in front of the producers after the show. Supposedly, he even had to be strong-armed into going to the after-party. (--I don't know. The guy has been with the show for six seasons . . . and it would've been a nice gesture to salute him. But there's a big difference between him and Simon: People know who Simon is.)

LEE DEWYZE AND CRYSTAL BOWERSOX'S SINGLES ARE ON ITUNES:

LEE DEWYZE'S first single, the cover of U2'S "Beautiful Day" . . . and CRYSTAL BOWERSOX'S cover of PATTY GRIFFIN'S "Up to the Mountain" . . . hit iTunes yesterday. --As of last night, they ranked #3 and #8, respectively, on the iTunes Top Songs list. --By the way, both Lee and Crystal have already signed their record deals with "American Idol's" 19 Recordings. (--Lee's deal is tied in with RCA Records, while Crystal will be on Jive.) --Of course, it's way too early to know when their debut albums may be out . . . but typically, the "Idol" winner and runner-up drop their albums in or around November.

AND NOW . . . YOUR ANNUAL INSANE FAN RESPONSE TO THE FINALE:

Every year, videos pop up on YouTube of maniacal fans reacting to the "American Idol" finale . . . and every single one of them makes a fool out of themselves --Here's one from this year . . . featuring a crazy woman who apparently got herself a little too invested in CRYSTAL BOWERSOX. (--**WARNING***: This video contains UNEDITED PROFANITY and UNCHECKED BATTINESS.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYX51WgSjE0

--Someone posted this comment under the video: Quote, "I've never seen a video that depicts what's wrong with America more than this." (--I love that.)

IS ABC GOING TO RE-DO "ALIAS"?

This seems pretty odd . . . and we're not sure what to make of it yet . . . but we'll go ahead and toss it out there for you anyway. --A so-called "reliable insider" tells E! Online that ABC is kicking around the idea of doing a, quote, "reboot" of "Alias". --It doesn't sound like it'll be a remake . . . a spin-off . . . or even another show INSPIRED by "Alias". Instead, it'll be a new interpretation of the basic idea, which will borrow elements from the original series. --But even if this IS in the works, it sounds like it's a long way off . . . and there's no indication that any of the original cast members or characters would be returning. (--We'll let you know if anything comes of this.)

FRIDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)

--"The Soup Presents: 20 Years of Takin' Some E!" . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on E! (--Joel McHale celebrates E!'s 20th anniversary with a look back at the past 20 years.)

SATURDAY TV REMINDERS: (--Check your local listing for times in your area.)

--"The Bachelorette" . . . 8:00 to 10:00 P.M. on ABC. (--The remaining 17 contestants move into the mansion. Two of them get one-on-one dates and the others accompany Ali to a charity photo shoot before she eliminates three more.)

--"True Beauty" [2nd Season Premiere] . . . 10:00 to 11:00 P.M. on ABC. (--This is that show in which contestants think they've entered a beauty contest but they're really being judged on their morals and character. Carson Kressley, Vanessa Minnillo and Beth Ostrosky Stern are the judges.)

If you're collecting videos of JUSTIN BIEBER botching attempts at making his way through doorways . . . (???) . . . there's a new video to add to your library. --In this one, Justin does the old "walking into a glass wall, thinking it's an open doorway" thing. (--Here's the link . . .)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_zUQlU6Ycw--I love the badly written caption: Quote, "OK, you all know Justins Crash with the door but it is almost happend a second time . . . by the way I do not wanna blame him and I am not a hater. ;)"

ARCADE FIRE HAS A RELEASE DATE FOR THEIR NEXT ALBUM:

ARCADE FIRE . . . arguably the biggest indie rock band of the 2000s . . . has announced that their next album will be called "The Suburbs", and it'll come out on August 3rd. (--For more info and to see their cover art, hit up their site, here.)

MORE DETAILS ON EMINEM'S "RECOVERY" ALBUM:

A track list for EMINEM'S new album, "Recovery", has been released . . . and it sounds like it'll feature a pretty impressive list of guest stars. (--The album drops on June 22nd.) --According to RapRadar.com, the list includes LIL WAYNE, RIHANNA and PINK. (--Here's the link to the track list . . .)http://rapradar.com/2010/05/27/eminem-recovery-tracklist/

NAZZY'S RANDOM STUFF

A COP RAN OVER A SUNBATHER ON HIS WAY TO HELP A SURFER:

Tomorrow is the start of Memorial Day weekend. If you're planning to hit the beach, I hope you have better luck than 43-year-old Marshall Starkman of Oceanside, New York (--on Long Island, just a few miles east of New York City). --On Wednesday, Marshall was sunbathing on Long Beach in Long Island. He was lying facedown on a beach chair and listening to his iPod, when a cop named Paul DeMarco accidentally RAN HIM OVER with his SUV. --Apparently, Officer DeMarco was driving across the beach while responding to a call for a water rescue. At some point, he took a hard right turn and drove directly over Marshall, leaving tire marks across his back. --At first, Officer DeMarco didn't even realize what he'd done. But he put the pieces together after people started screaming at him to stop. --Marshall was rushed to the hospital with a fractured spine and a broken rib. As of last night, he was in stable condition and recovering. --Marshall's wife, Allison, says, quote, "I just can't believe what happened. He was sitting on the beach minding his own business. It's very unfortunate, but thank God he's alive." --For the record, Officer DeMarco won't be charged with anything, and he's already back on the job. (New York Post / WPIX News 11 - New York)

THE SENATE VOTED TO REMOVE THE WORD "RETARD" FROM ALL FEDERAL LAWS:

It's funny how the only bills that manage to get bi-partisan support are the ones that have no impact whatsoever on our daily lives. Here's what I mean . . . --On Wednesday, the U.S. Senate passed a bill to remove the terms "mental retardation" and "mentally retarded individual" from all federal laws. --Instead, they'll be replaced with the terms "intellectual disability" and "individual with an intellectual disability." --The bill is called Rosa's Law after an "individual with an intellectual disorder" named Rosa Marcellino. It was introduced last November by a Democratic senator from Maryland named Barbara Mikulski. --In a press release, Senator Mikulski says she introduced the bill because, quote, "what you call people is how you treat them" . . . whatever that's supposed to mean. --By the way, according to Wikipedia, the first recorded use of the word "retarded" in relation to being mentally slow was in 1895. Originally, it was meant to replace terms like "idiot," "moron" and "imbecile" because it WASN'T considered derogatory. --In other words, in another hundred years, we'll probably be changing the wording all over again because it'll be considered offensive to say someone has a "mental disability." (The Hill / Wikipedia)

THE COPS IDENTIFIED A BURGLAR BECAUSE HE LEFT HIS DIRTY UNDERWEAR BEHIND:

Now it's time to recognize our Stinky Meatball Criminal of the Day . . . an unidentified 39-year-old man from Shoreline, Washington (--about ten miles north of Seattle). --Between 2008 and 2009, the man committed a string of home burglaries in the Seattle area. --Each time, he would kick down the door, raid the refrigerator, and use the toilet, before leaving with clothes and other valuables, like electronics and jewelry. --It happened over and over . . . at least 13 times . . . and the cops were completely clueless, until they finally got a lead on the case last year. --In October, officers responded to yet another break-in. But this time, after leaving in clean clothes he'd taken from the home, the thief left behind his soiled jeans, shoes, and underwear. --So the cops sent the nasty old underwear to the Crime Lab to be examined. And when the results came back, the DNA profile led them to their suspect: Our 39-year-old moron. --Apparently, the guy had already been arrested as a suspect in several other break-ins, and was waiting in jail for his day in court. --Anyway, the guy pleaded guilty to five counts of burglary, and he's expected in court today to be sentenced. Prosecutors say they'll ask for 63 months in prison, which is just over five years. (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)

THE AVERAGE BRITISH PERSON GOES TO WORK WITH A HANGOVER THREE TIMES A MONTH:

This survey took place in the UK, but we see no reason why the results would be any different here in the States. --According to a new survey, the average British person shows up to work three times a month with a HANGOVER. --ONE in FIVE say that as a result of their hangover, they've made mistakes or fallen behind on their workload. --And even though 90% agree that having a hangover at work is completely unacceptable, TWO in THREE say they've joked about it with their co-workers, and even their boss. --Overall, 7% of people have been so hung over at work that they had to go home early. (Yahoo)

THERE'S A WEBSITE THAT TELLS YOU WHERE YOU CAN FLY BASED ON YOUR BUDGET:

Travelling is expensive, and unless you're super rich, you probably set aside a specific budget for your vacations. Which is why THIS is kind of cool . . . --Recently, the travel website Kayak.com unveiled a new online feature called Kayak Explorer.--Basically, it allows you to enter the airport you're leaving from, and how much you can afford to spend on airfare. Then it shows you all the different places you can fly, based on your budget. --For example, if you're flying out of Chicago, a budget of $350 might not get you to Tokyo, Japan. But it could get you to Miami, New York, or Toronto. --And you can even filter your search based on what language is spoken at each destination, and by activities like skiing, golf, gambling, and beaches. (Gadling)(--You can link to Kayak Explorer here . . .)http://www.kayak.com/explore

NAZZY’S SILLY VIDEOS OF THE DAY

#1.) OZZY OSBOURNE POSED AS A SCULPTURE AND SCARED TOURISTS AT A WAX MUSEUM:OZZY OSBOURNE pretended to be a sculpture at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New York, and when people posed for pictures, he came to life. (--Search for "Ozzy scares Madame Tussauds.")(--WARNING: This video includes the "S-word.")http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY9PeJOZpeA

#2.) A COP GAVE A REPORTER MULTIPLE PARKING TICKETS DURING A LIVE NEWS REPORT:GAYLE ANDERSON of KTLA in Los Angeles was doing a live news report about "Road Trip Cars," and she lined up ten cars in a parking lot. --But halfway through the news report, a cop started writing $50 tickets for every single car . . . apparently because they weren't in parking spaces. (--Search for "KTLA Gayle Anderson parking tickets.")http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPD6y2cFqcw

#3.) A DEEP-SEA EEL CHECKED OUT THE GULF OF MEXICO OIL LEAK:BP has a webcam streaming footage from the oil leak on the floor of the Gulf of Mexico. And on Wednesday, the camera showed a deep-sea eel checking out the leak and swimming through the oil that's still gushing out. (--Search for "eel oil leak.")http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IPboQvommE

#4.) A COP FREED A DOG FROM A FENCE, AND THE DOG JUMPED IN HIS SQUAD CAR:A cop freed a dog hanging upside down on a wire fence in Plattsburg, Missouri (--30 miles north of Kansas City). Then the dog ran off and he went looking for it, only to find it sitting in the driver's side seat of his squad car. (--Search for "dog freed from fence surprises officer." He frees the dog at 1:06, and he finds it in his car at 2:13. The video is pretty shaky.)(--WARNING: This video includes the "S-word.")http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSywiwgC4Dk

#5.) HERE'S A DOG STUCK IN THE FRONT GRILL OF A CAR:Supposedly a guy in Santiago, Chile, hit a dog with his car, assumed he killed it, took his car to a garage to check the damages, and found the dog trapped up inside his bumper with a broken leg. (--Search for "dog in bumper Chile." They get the dog out at 2:18.)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36oduxyz1Xs

#6.) A BRITISH TRUCK DRIVER DROVE DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH A CAR SNAGGED ON HIS FRONT BUMPER:A British truck driver named John Tomlinson has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a car got snagged on the front of his truck, and he drove down the highway without noticing. --The tanker he was driving weighed 48 tons, so he didn't feel the collision. (--Search for "truck driver car stuck to bumper.")

It's Memorial Day weekend, which means it's time to fire up the grill. But you can't just start a fire and throw some food on. Here are seven grilling tips to make sure your Memorial Day barbecue is a success . . .

#1.) TRIM THE FAT. Fat burns really fast, and if there's too much of it, it makes the meat charred and crispy. Trim it down so there's only about a quarter-inch of fat on the edges. It'll also keep the grease from dripping and causing flame-ups.

#2.) MARINATE MORE. Most people don't marinate long enough. To do it right, soak the meat in a marinade for 12 to 24 hours, and keep it in the refrigerator. Use one to two cups of marinade for every one-and-a-half to two pounds of meat.

#3.) OIL THE GRILL. It'll keep the meat from sticking, and it won't be such a big deal to clean the grill when you're done. Just take a brush and spread olive oil evenly over the entire grilling surface.

#4.) IF YOU'RE OUT OF LIGHTER FLUID, USE SALAD DRESSING. We haven't tried this one, but supposedly it works. If you pour salad dressing over the charcoal, the oil should act as an accelerant. --It doesn't say what KIND of salad dressing to use, but I'm assuming that ITALIAN works better than BLUE CHEESE.

#5.) TURN UP THE HEAT. If you have a gas grill, set it to "high" when you first put the meat on. It'll seal the outer layer and trap the juices. Just don't forget to turn it back down after a few minutes or it'll burn the meat.

#6.) INCREASE HUMIDITY. To keep the meat moist while you cook it, put a pan of water . . . or even an open can of beer . . . next to the grill. It doesn't seem like it would make a difference, but it keeps the air around the grill more humid.

#7.) DON'T MESS WITH THE MEAT. Once it's on the grill, leave it alone until you're ready to flip it. Ideally, you should only flip it once. And pushing down on it with a spatula or stabbing it with a fork too many times dries it out. (Kaboodle.com)

FIVE THINGS WOMEN DO THAT SCARE GUYS AWAY:

Last week we told you about five things guys do that scare women away. So today we've turned the tables. Here's a list of the five things WOMEN do that scare GUYS away . . .

#1.) YOU'RE TOO GIVING. You could argue that women have a biological tendency to be nurturing. But when it comes to relationships, that can make them WAY too giving. And it becomes a problem if they hold it against their man. --So if you enjoy being a giving person, then by all means, keep it up. But don't use it as a weapon to make a guy feel guilty or obligated. Do nice things because you WANT to . . . and don't forget to be a little selfish too.

#2.) YOU DON'T THINK YOU'RE HOT. You've probably heard it a thousand times, but it's true: Poor self-esteem can damage your sex life. If you don't FEEL sexy, you're not going to be as interested in having sex. --So stop pointing out your flaws to your guy, and start incorporating a couple changes in the bedroom. Like, even if you really don't want the lights on, start off slowly by lighting a few candles instead.

#3.) YOU OVER-COMMUNICATE. With Facebook, Twitter, instant messaging, email, and texting, it's easy to communicate CONSTANTLY. But that doesn't mean you should do it. If you do, it takes away all the mystery, and can lead to boredom.

#4.) YOU AIR ALL YOUR FRUSTRATIONS TO YOUR FRIENDS. Venting to your girlfriends every once in a while is fine. But constantly telling your friends about every single one of your complaints can wreck havoc on your relationship --Since your friends want to support YOU, they'll usually side with you, and everyone will come away thinking your guy is constantly in the wrong. So vent about the big things, but remember to tell them about the nice things he does too.

#5.) YOU CONFUSE HOPES WITH REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. Have you ever fantasized about your boyfriend doing something special . . . like throwing you a surprise birthday party . . . and then been disappointed when it didn't happen? --It's fine to hope for certain things from your man, but you need to be realistic. So if your boyfriend never plans a weekend getaway, stop disappointing yourself by daydreaming that he'll suddenly take you on a surprise vacation. (MSN)